Saturday 24 December 2011

My Clone Wars Stories Episode 133: Planetary War

Characters: Count Dooku, General Grievous, Battle Droids, Commando Droids, Mother Talzin, Talia, Karis, Naa'leth, Nightsisters, Viscus, Nightbrothers, Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, ARC Trooper Rex, Commander Appo, Commander Cody, Clone Trooper Boil, 212th Clones, 501st Clones, ARC Trooper Wolffe.


Narration: "Revenge on several sides! The Nightbrothers want revenge on the Nightsisters for taking Savage Opress away from their kin! However, the Separatists also want revenge on the Nightsisters, for Asajj Ventress's actions! Count Dooku plans to create a gigantic war on Dathomir, but what will happen in this soon to be terrible event!?"


The massive Separatist droid army stands ahead of Count Dooku and General Grievous. Dooku says to Grievous "You must start a decimating war on Dathomir. I want revenge on the planet's inhabitant's for tricking us" and Grievous replies "It shall be done, Count. We will leave no survivors." Dooku marches off, but turns to give the order to Grievous "Kill them all." Dooku walks off, and Grievous barks to his army "You heard the count. Get your weapons ready, and prepare for battle." Battle droids and commando droids march into Separatist landing craft's ready to leave Sullust for Dathomir. Once the droids, along with Dooku and Grievous are on board, the many Separatist ships head for Dathomir. 


Unknown to the Separatists, there is also anger against the nightsisters on the planet too. Viscus steps in front of many nightbrother warriors, and gives a speech to his people, saying "It is time we stood up to the witches that rule over us. We must fight, and put the nightsisters in their rightful place. And, we must avenge our fallen brothers, Savage & Feral Opress. The time has come, to rid Dathomir, of the nightsister clan." The rest of the nightbrothers yell out in agreement, and get into a formation, with weapons such as spears and spikes prepped. As the nightbrothers move towards the nightsister village, they are spied upon by several nightsisters, including Talia. Talia signals, and they bring up their bows and open fire. Several nightbrothers are hit and killed immediately. The nightbrothers soon recover, with a strong leader in Viscus, who yells "Take 'em." Nightbrothers immediately rush the nightsisters cover, and it becomes a bitter struggle to stay alive. Talia calls "Buy me some time!" and she attempts to head back and tell Talzin what is happening, but Viscus spots her, and yells "Oh no you don't." Viscus doesn't have time to aim, and swiftly tosses his metal pike at Talia. Luckily for Viscus, it buries itself in the side of Talia's ribs, sending her into a tree, and down, mortally wounded. Viscus looms over Talia, and snarls "Tell me any information you have on the nightsister defense plans" but Talia replies "I*cough* refuse to tell you anything. I would sooner *cough* die, than give in to your demands." Viscus bends down, and puts his hand on the pike impaled in Talia's ribs. Viscus says "That can be arranged, you know." Talia gasps "I refuse." Viscus prepares to tweak the pike a little bit to give Talia excruciating pain, but before Viscus can torture Talia, a roar comes from behind him, and his fellow nightbrothers launch themselves at Talia. Viscus can only watch in horror as a number of pikes and spears are stabbed by his brothers into the wounded Talia. In the blink of an eye, Talia is mercilessly slaughtered. Viscus grumbles "We could have got some intel out of her" but one brother replies "Look, all we want is revenge like you said. We don't want any of this strategic planning garbage." Viscus glares angrily after his brothers, feeling a lack of planning could lead to their downfall...


The Separatists make their arrival just then, landing their landing craft on the surface of Dathomir. Grievous steps out first, immediately stops and says "What the-?" as the nightsister and nightbrother sides recklessly charge each other, with plenty of killing and screaming. Dooku joins Grievous, and says "This is a most unexpected turn. But perhaps we can turn this to our advantage." Grievous asks "How?" and Dooku replies "While they are distracted, we can eliminate Talzin." As Grievous prepares to move his troops out, more ships land on the surface nearby. Dooku says "The Republic is here." Republic tanks move out of the venator-class star destroyers, and many clone troopers walk onto the surface, followed by Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker. "There's a terrible conflict here, all right" says Anakin. Obi-Wan replies "Indeed. This is definitly a battle we should not be involved in" and Anakin replies "This is where the fun begins." Cody steps up to Obi-Wan and Anakin, and says "Generals. It seems both the Separatists and nightbrothers want revenge on the nightsisters, they could well join each other" and Anakin says "We cannot allow that. I'll lead an attack on the Separatists now." As Anakin and the 501st move out, Cody joins clone trooper Boil by the AT-RT's. Cody asks "You okay, Boil?" and Boil replies "Sir, yes sir. Just thinking about Waxer, that's all. He was a great brother, and an even greater friend." Cody nods in agreement, but as Cody prepares to move on, he notices something different about Boil's helmet, and asks "What is this, Boil?" and Boil replies "I had Waxer's drawing of Numa imprinted from his helmet to mine, in order to remember both Numa and Waxer. I know it's against orders, but I felt it was something I had to do." Cody takes off his helmet, sighs, and says "It is against orders, but I won't tell, as I know why you did it, and how much Waxer meant to you." Cody and Boil join Obi-Wan, as they watch the major battle between the nightbrothers and nightsisters...


Grievous and Dooku move off to an observation post to overwatch the battle. Squads of battle droids head for the major conflict between the nightbrothers and nightsisters. At the sound of a crack, one battle droid says "What was that?" as the droids stop. There is silence for a moment, before Anakin jumps in front of the crowd of droids, and ignites his lightsaber. Anakin swings at the droids, slicing several of them apart. Before the droids can react, they come under attack as Appo, Rex, Wolffe and the 501st join Anakin in taking out the droids. The attack is so swift, the droids don't even manage to kill any clones. At the nightsister camp, Mother Talzin is joined by Karis and Naa'leth in overlooking the fighting. Karis says to Talzin "The nightbrothers have retreated for now, but they'll be back." Talzin says "Yes, they shall. It is only a matter of time, not debate, until they come here." Karis and Naa'leth turn around to rally up a nightsister army, while Talzin watches the other forces from above...







Saturday 17 December 2011

My Clone Wars Stories Episode 132: Promotions

Characters: Lama Su, Bric, Plo Koon, Commander Wolffe, Wolfpack Troopers, Kendal Ozzel, ARC Trooper Rex, Commander Appo, ARC Trooper Fives, Anakin Skywalker, Roblio Darte, General Grievous, Aqua Droids, Corporal Comet, Shaak Ti, Count Dooku, Darth Sidious.


Narration: "Kaleesh peril! General Grievous, the Separatist leader that strikes fear across the galaxy, is close to taking the Clone homeworld of Kamino! With the Republic desperate to stop him, will Grievous prevail?"


Underwater on Kamino, aqua droids race for the surface to join the battle above water. However, several blaster bolts head their way and distract the droids. From the other side, several aqua droids are sliced up by Shaak Ti. "Hit 'em!" yells Fives, and he tosses a thermal detonator which blows up the aqua droids, creating lots of bubbles. As a trident drill zooms past, Shaak Ti says "We need to get on that" and she grabs onto the trident drill. Appo says "This may not be such a good plan" and Rex replies "Come on, Appo. Let's get moving." Rex, Appo, Fives, Wolffe and Comet grab onto the trident drill, which jumps onto a Tipoca City platform. With the trident drill landed, Comet plants explosives over the trident drill. With the explosives planted, Comet joins the others well clear from the trident drill. The trident drill begins to unload aqua droids, just as Rex detonates the explosives, blowing up the trident drill and decimating the aqua droids. Elsewhere, Plo Koon stands alone outside a hangar with Republic gunship's and V-wing's. A noise of large feet sounds above Plo, and Plo ignites his lightsaber, just as General Grievous jumps down in front of him. Grievous says "Well hello. Welcome to your doom, Jedi!" and Plo retorts "You will not kill me, Grievous." Grievous ignites his four lightsabers and charges at Plo Koon, sending Plo flying. Grievous knocks the lightsaber away from Plo's clutches, and into the cockpit of a prone V-wing. Plo hops into the V-wing, but before he can fly away, Grievous grabs on and the V-wing smashes into a wall, blowing it up, sending Plo and Grievous flying in opposite directions. Both wounded, they draw their lightsabers, and attack...


Lama Su turns around, and to his horror finds aqua droids attacking the analysis center. Several Wolfpack clones defending it are killed. With only Lama Su left standing, the aqua droids easily shoot him down. Oblivious to Lama Su's death, Anakin Skywalker, Roblio Darte and Bric come under fire from aqua droids in the hallways and try to repel them. Anakin and Darte slice up several droids, while Bric shoots down droids with his pistol. Shaak Ti comes across Plo Koon and Grievous dueling. Shaak Ti force pushes Grievous, and she draws her lightsaber. Shaak Ti and Plo Koon join together to duel Grievous, who struggles to block their attacks. Rex, Fives, Appo, Wolffe and Comet help Anakin, Darte and Bric. Rex says to Darte "We can handle this, sir. You go help master's Ti and Plo." Darte races off, as Anakin and the clones handle the droids.   Grievous, with a lucky swipe of his feet, tears Plo Koon's breathing mask off. As Plo struggles for breath, Shaak Ti struggles to hold Grievous off. As Grievous attacks, Darte arrives and slices off to of Grievous's arms. Grievous is forced to flee, escaping in a trident drill. Darte helps Plo get his breathing mask back on, and Plo gasps "That... was not good." In the hallways, Anakin, Wolffe, Comet, Rex, Appo and Fives finish the last of the aqua droids...


ARC trooper Rex goes to Plo Koon, having been summoned by Plo Koon, Rex says to Plo "You asked for me, sir?" Plo beckons Rex forward, and whispers something in Rex's ear. As Rex pulls away, Plo adds "Tell them." Rex joins the clones in the hangar. Wolffe asks "What did Master Plo want, sir?" and Rex replies "You are not going to believe this, Wolffe." Wolffe asks "What is it? A demotion?", causing Rex to chuckle and say "No. Quite the opposite. You, ARC-3636, are now officially an ARC trooper." Wolffe asks "You are not serious? Who is going to be the Wolfpack commander?" Rex turns to Comet and says "Commander Comet, think you are up for the challenge?" and Comet replies "You can count on it, Rex." Wolffe says to Comet "You will do a great job, Comet." Nearby, Ozzel is grumbling, saying "Come on! Why do those expendable men get a promotion, and I don't." Roblio Darte, who is also neaby, snaps at Ozzel "Why should you get a promotion? These men showed courage and loyalty, while you just cowered as good men died for you! Your atrocious plan for the underwater mission would have failed, if not for the brave actions of ARC-3636 and the other clones, we would have lost." Ozzel mumbles his innocence, but even he isn't fooled by his poor tactical decisions. The news of Wolffe's promotion has gone around all the clones, and the Wolfpack yell out for their past commander "All hail ARC-3636! Long live ARC trooper Wolffe."


Unknown to everyone except the two of them, Count Dooku and Darth Sidious hold a urgent meeting. Sidious says "This battle was all wrong. Grievous should not have acted without orders" and Dooku replies "I know, my lord. Apparently, his actions were to win favour back from us." Sidious says "Still. Should General Grievous fail to win another battle, I am afraid he will need to be disposed of. You would be better off planning Grievous's death immediately" and Dooku replies "Yes, my lord." Once Sidious's hologram has faded, Dooku mutters to himself "I will be better off planning Sidious's death rather than Grievous's death. He has also been the reason for the death of one of my accomplices, not another. And the fact is, the Sith usually end up betraying one another anyway." Dooku leans forward in his chair and begins to think, about the future of this war...


Next-up: "A four way conflict on Dathomir? This should get interesting! The Nightsisters and Nightbrothers return for battle! How does Boil feel about Waxer's death? Find out in the "Battle of Dathomir" arc!"

My Clone Wars Stories Episode 131: Main City

Characters: Lama Su, Bric, El-Les, Plo Koon, Commander Wolffe, Corporal Comet, Wolfpack Troopers, Kendal Ozzel, ARC Trooper Rex, Commander Appo, ARC Trooper Fives, Anakin Skywalker, Roblio Darte, ARC Trooper Drowne, General Grievous, Aqua Droids, Shaak Ti.


Narration: "Kamino under threat! General Grievous, looking to seek favour from Count Dooku alone, lays siege to Kamino! However now that the Republic has regrouped, Grievous has a tough task on his hands!"


Fives walks into a Clone barrack, where he finds Appo, Rex and several clones slipping into scuba gear. Rex points Fives to his gear. As Fives pulls his scuba gear on, he says "This is really not my kind of gear" and Rex replies "Nor mine, Fives. But you heard Wolffe, we are the best men here, we must take this mission." Wolffe and Comet join them. Wolffe says "We know what we have to do. Not just defeat the clankers, but show Ozzel we clones are better than cowards like him." As Wolffe moves away, Appo whispers to Fives and Rex "Wolffe definitly wants to put Ozzel in his place." As they talk, Shaak Ti walks in on them, already in her scuba gear. Shaak Ti says "Now that you are all ready. Let us begin." Once Shaak Ti walks out and the clones follow her, Comet jokes to Wolffe "I thought the best men were being chosen for the mission, sir?" and Wolffe replies "General Ti was the only available Jedi, masters Plo and Skywalker are busy with the main invasion." Shaak Ti is joined at a platform by the clones, and she says "Follow me, clones." Shaak Ti jumps over the platform and straight into the water. "This is it" says Rex, and he jumps next. Fives, Appo, Wolffe and Comet swiftly jump too, and they join Shaak Ti underwater. As they prepare to make a plan, trident drills swoop towards them and attack. Shaak Ti lands on a trident drill, and breaks her way through with the lightsaber, and destroying it from the inside. Appo, Rex, Fives, Wolffe and Comet open fire on more trident drills, but the majority of the trident drills begin to break through. The trident drills begin to leap onto the Tipoca City platforms, and unload aqua droids. Grievous climbs out of a trident drill, and he is confronted by ARC trooper Drowne and several clones. "Hold it right there, clanker!" yells Drowne, and Grievous retorts "I am a cyborg." Grievous ignites all four of his lightsabers and attacks. One Clone charges Grievous, but the Clone is casually sliced across the chest and across the platform. Drowne pulls out two DC-17 blaster pistols and attacks, but Grievous grabs Drowne by the helmet with his foot, crushing the helmet, before knocking the pistols out of Drowne's hands. As Drowne tries to catch his breath, Grievous gives Drowne a big kick, sending Drowne over the platform and into the water, as Grievous finishes the clones, before moving on...


As Shaak Ti, Rex, Appo, Fives, Wolffe and Comet look for droids underwater, Wolffe spots a body and calls "I've spotted something." They all crowd around the body, and Wolffe says "It's Drowne. He is dead." Fives adds "Based on the marks. Grievous probably killed him." Shaak Ti says "We must make sure his death will not be in vain." On the platforms, Anakin Skywalker and Plo Koon watch through binoculars as more aqua droids advance on the Clone positions. Plo says "The droids are advancing. It's time to launch the attack." Anakin says "Indeed. We must not allow the Separatists to get at Lama Su." Anakin and Plo Koon ignite their lightsabers, and join the clones defending the factories. Aqua droids open fire on the clones, Anakin and Plo. Anakin and Plo Koon deflect blaster bolts right back at the aqua droids, while clones return fire. The aqua droids retreat for now. Inside the factories, Kendal Ozzel says to Roblio Darte "This is mad. The battle is going badly. We must leave this system." Darte says "Is all you ever do whine and complain? Zip it, we don't need no chatter from you" and Bric adds "Cut out the uneccessary chatter, Ozzel." As Bric turns away from Ozzel, El-Les whispers to him "I thought you didn't care for clones, Bric?" and Bric replies "That Domino squad changed me, there can be good clones around. We need to be able to give them a chance to show whether they are good or not." Before El-Les can reply, General Grievous bursts through a neaby doorway, killing two Clone sentry's. Roblio Darte ignites his lightsaber, while El-Les and Bric draw pistols. As for Ozzel, he chooses to cower behind them. Grievous attacks Darte first, but Darte blocks the attack. Grievous kicks Darte into El-Les. As they tumble, Grievous slices down and strikes El-Les dead, leaving the Arconan bounty hunter down by his feet. Grievous grabs Darte by the throat and chokes him, forcing Bric to bring his pistol up and shoot Grievous in the eye. Grievous groans in pain, relieving his grasp of Darte. Roblio Darte takes his chance, force pushing Grievous far away with major power. Roblio Darte looks at the dead body of El-Les, and says "Bounty hunters. They're one in a million." Bric, who had been loading his pistol, says "And yet it was a bounty hunter that saved you, Jedi." Darte says "Grievous was distracted, it was a shot you couldn't miss." As Darte walks off, Bric furiously follows him, leaving Ozzel to tremble at the sound of firefighting around...

My Clone Wars Stories Episode 130: Kamino Bombarded

Characters: Lama Su, Bric, El-Les, Clone Cadets, Plo Koon, Commander Wolffe, Corporal Comet, Wolfpack Troopers, Scuba Clones, Kendal Ozzel, Anakin Skywalker, Commander Appo, ARC Trooper Rex, ARC Trooper Fives, Roblio Darte, ARC Trooper Drowne, General Grievous, Aqua Droids, Shaak Ti.

Narration: "Grievous plots! Having already failed to take Kamino, and having suffered many losses since, General Grievous plans to win back favour by capturing Kamino by his own hands!"

General Grievous says to his aqua droids "Prepare for plan A. Let's get those landing craft prepared." As the trident drills lie underwater on Kamino. In Tipoca City, a squad of young clone cadets is going through a tough training excercise, when Shaak Ti's voice booms out and says "Attention, everyone! This is an urgent announcement. The Separatists are here, we must cut short this excercise. Get yourselves to the barracks." As the disgruntled cadets head for the barracks, Shaak Ti walks down a hallway, followed by Bric and El-Les, El-Les says "We are in trouble, what do we do?" and Bric says "Trust El-Les to worry about a mission that requires brave men." Shaak Ti interrupts their argument, and says "El-Les is a bounty hunter too, Bric. As for what we do, I have contacted Master Skywalker. His forces will be here soon." As Shaak Ti finishes, a large rumbling sound echo's, and Shaak Ti says "They are here." El-Les and Bric aren't so sure though, and a giant drill pummels into the hallway. Around Tipoca City, the same thing happens to other parts of the city, aqua droids are able to kill clone cadets without weapons, who are forced to flee to the armoury. Kamino is under heavy threat, and the Separatists have caught the Republic out...


General Grievous steps out of the trident drill in front of Shaak Ti, El-Les and Bric, and says "Hello there." Shaak Ti ignites her lightsaber, as Bric and El-Les draw pistols. Grievous draws out two lightsabers, and attacks. Shaak Ti holds off Grievous long enough, and a big explosion hits the Kamino waters. Republic gunship's race to Tipoca City, and begin unloading forces. With Grievous distracted, Shaak Ti force pushes Grievous back into his trident drill, as Shaak Ti, Bric and El-Les flee. Grievous growls and starts to chase after them, but decides against it and heads another way. Aqua droids pour out of trident drills, but the Republic is ready for them, ARC trooper Drowne leading a Clone counter-attack against the droids. "Push them back so the gunship's can land!" yells Drowne, as he smashes up a aqua droid. The doors to a gunship open, and Anakin Skywalker force jumps onto the platform, slicing up a couple of droids that were advancing on Drowne. Rex, Appo and Fives use jetpacks to join Anakin. Fives tosses a thermal detonator into a squad of aqua droids, blowing them over the platform and into the water. Elsewhere, a gunship lands on another platform. Plo Koon, Wolffe, Comet and the Wolfpack charge into the facilities, and attack aqua droids already inside. With one squad of aqua droids defeated, they are joined by Kendal Ozzel and Roblio Darte. Ozzel barks out orders to anyone listening, saying "Round up all the troopers, send them into the waters. Let the clones sacrifice themselves against Grievous, these men are expendable after all." When Ozzel finishes, he finds himself smashed against the wall, with someone holding him by the throat, and a hard pistol pressed against his head. Commander Wolffe had reacted angrily to Ozzel's orders, and decided to take action. Wolffe pulls his helmet off, and yells angrily into Ozzel's face, saying "Us clones are not expendable. We are loyal soldiers, we follow orders, but we will not follow orders from someone who does not know what they are doing, we will follow orders from Plo Koon, any Jedi, not YOU! I haven't forgotten how you cost us the lives of MANY good men on Khorm. You will not be the death of any more of my men. We will not do as you say. After what you've done to my legion, I would rather die than follow your orders." Ozzel looks downright frigtened, and Wolffe is sorely tempted to execute the trembling officer on the spot, but knows he can't in front of Plo Koon, Roblio Darte and his men. Wolffe let's go of Ozzel, and puts his pistol away. Roblio Darte says to Wolffe and Ozzel "You two need to put past differences aside, and help win this battle. Ozzel is correct, we need to send some clones down there. Some will be doomed, but we must do it." Wolffe is aghast at this, and walks off angrily, joined by Comet. Wolffe says to Comet "Make sure we only send our best men down. Any less and we could have some very needless deaths." Comet says "Yes, sir." Comet runs off to look for Rex, Fives and Appo. Lama Su, Shaak Ti, Bric and El-Les join Roblio Darte in preparing a plan. Wolffe looks down into the waters from a platform, knowing of how suicide this mission could be...

Friday 2 December 2011

My Clone Wars Stories Episode 129: Maridun Turmoil

Characters: Wag-Too, Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, Aayla Secura, Commander Bly, 327th Clones, Commander Appo, 501st Clones, Lurmen Villagers, Nuvo Vindi, Battle Droids, Super Battle Droids.

Narration: "Turmoil upon the planet Maridun! hAving just seen their leader, Tee-Watt-Kaa die, the Lurmen people of Maridun struggle to hold back the Separatists. To make matters worse, Nuvo Vindi prepares to kill everyone with his blue shadow virus..."

Commander Bly joins Anakin Skywalker and Aayla Secura by the AT-RT walkers. Aayla tells Bly "Hold them off while we are gone, Commander Bly. The village must remain intact" and Bly replies "Don't worry, master Secura. My men will handle our part of the job." Anakin and Aayla ride the AT-RT's away from the village. Bly watches them go, before going to round up some clones. Inside the labratory, Ahsoka Tano and Appo spot Nuvo Vindi as he heads towards the hangar. "We have to stop him!" says Appo, and Ahsoka replies "Let's do this." Ahsoka takes out her lightsabers, while Appo brings out his DC-15 blaster rifle, and they appear behind Nuvo Vindi. Vindi says "I've been expecting you. Droids, take them" and Vindi runs into the hangar, as five super battle droids appear in front of Ahsoka and Appo. "We have to get past 'em" Ahsoka tells Appo, and she attacks. Appo shoots a super battle droid several times, knocking it down, while Ahsoka easily slices up the rest. The hangar doors start to close, but Appo holds them open long enough for Ahsoka to run in. Appo let's go of the doors, and joins Ahsoka inside the hangar. Nuvo Vindi takes out a blue shadow virus container and says "If this spills, you both, along with the planet, will die. HAHA!"...

"Here they come, Get ready" Bly whispers to several 327th clones, as Droid forces walk by their cover. "Now!" Bly shouts, and they rise from the cover, and shoot at the droids. Battle droids crumple, and fall. Once all the droids are dealt with, Bly says "It's up to the Jedi now." At the village, Lurmen villagers tie up attacking droids, allowing the 501st clones to easily take care of the downed droids. With the droids turned away from the village, all the village forces, including Wag-Too, head for the labratory. Back in the labratory, Ahsoka and Appo scaramble up the platform and confront Nuvo Vindi. As Vindi prepares to chuck the blue shadow virus he is holding away, Appo charges into Vindi, sending them both over the platform. Ahsoka grabs the other container of blue shadow virus's, just as the bombs start ticking. "This isn't good" Ahsoka mumbles. Over the platform, Appo and Vindi fall towards the ground. Appo attempts to kick Vindi, who screams "Help MEEEE!" but Appo succeeds in punching Vindi in the stomach, grabs the virus and says "No, it's the virus I want." Vindi plummets to the ground, and dies upon impact. Appo lands on his feet however, just as the platform arrives beside him. Ahsoka hands the bombs to Appo and asks "Know anything about this?" and Appo replies "I did a bit of work on bomb-workings, I'll give it a shot." Within a few minutes, Appo succeeds in defusing the few bombs Vindi had prepared. Once Appo is done, Ahsoka says "I'm glad that ordeal is over" and Appo asks "Was it pretty bad on Naboo?" and Ahsoka tells Appo "It was more than pretty bad. I could never forget that moment. The blue shadow virus almost killed me on Naboo." Appo notes how Ahsoka looks downcast at the story, and doesn't pursue the subject...

Ahsoka and Appo place explosives all over the labratory, before heading outside. Anakin and Aayla arrive on their AT-RT's. Anakin tells Ahsoka "We've mopped up all the droids now. Just need to detonate this labratory." Bly hands Anakin the detonator, but as Anakin clicks the detonator, Wag-Too jumps into the labratory. "Wag-Too? NO!" shouts Ahsoka, and Wag-Too shouts back "I want to be with my father. bye!" and the labratory explodes, blowing up the labratory and killing Wag-Too. Ahsoka, Anakin and all the other Republic forces, as well as the Lurmen, look sad at this uneccessary death. The Republic leave in gunship's soon after...

Next-up: Another battle of Kamino? Commander Wolffe has anger issues? And, what's this about another ARC Trooper death? Ozzel is on the Clone Wars? Find it all revealed, in the "4th Battle of Kamino" arc!

My Clone Wars Stories Episode 128: Labratory

Characters: Wag-Too, Tee-Watt-Kaa, Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, Aayla Secura, Commander Bly, 327th Clones, Commander Appo, 501st Clones, Lurmen Villagers, Nuvo Vindi, Battle Droids, Super Battle Droids, Jedi General Cay Xaxu.

Narration: "Skywalker plan! During a fierce Droid siefe on the planet Maridun, Anakin Skywalker has come up with a solution to save the planet for peace, send Ahsoka Tano and Commander Appo, to take out Nuvo Vindi's labratory on the planet!"

Nuvo Vindi watches as more Droid forces head for the Lurmen village. Vindi takes his eyes off the droids, and heads for his labratory. Ahsoka Tano and Appo watch as the droids move past. Once the droids are out of ear-shot, Ahsoka says "Let's go", and they head for the labratory. Having reached the hatch, Ahsoka says "Allow me", and once she ignites her lightsabers, she slices through the hatch and jumps into the labratory. Appo mutters "That's a Jedi for ya" before jumping in as well. Aayla Secura and Anakin Skywalker watch as Cay Xaxu leads Bly, accompanied by the 501st legion into battle. A Republic gunship lands, and 327th clones march forward to join Cay Xaxu and Bly. "I hope they can get through this. Xaxu could be the death of some very good men" Aayla tells Anakin nervously. Anakin nods, worried how Appo would take the loss of many 501st men. During the battle, Bly whispers to some men "I have a plan. We're going to show Xaxu what he is missing without any Clone support." The clones of the 501st and 327th nod their agreement, as they are disgsted by Xaxu's methods. As Cay Xaxu marches forward, he realizes no clones are following him. The Droid army bears down on him, and Xaxu mutters "The least I can do, is take out as many droids as possible to help Skywalker and Secura." Cay Xaxu recklessly charges into the Droid army, but having sliced up about a dozen droids, Xaxu is overpowered and killed. His body left among the many advancing droids. Bly and the clones are joined by Lurmen villagers in ambushing the Droid forces. However, Bly had not counted on the Separatist tanks, and many clones and Lurmen are blown up AAT's. Bly calls "Follow me!" and several 327th clones follow Bly, who uses cover, before chucking a thermal detonator into the cannon on an AAT. When the droids attempt to fire the cannon, it explodes the AAT, leaving a lot of rubble. One Clone says "That showed 'em!" to Bly. Bly says "There's still more to go." Bly continues leading the clones against the Droid forces...

Inside the labratory, Ahsoka says to Appo "I don't like it here, it's too creepy. It reminds me too much of labratory Vindi had on Naboo." Appo says to Ahsoka "I heard it was pretty bad their" and Ahsoka replies "You don't know the half of it, Appo." As Ahsoka and Appo turn the corner, they are spotted by battle droids and super battle droids. "My first Jedi kill!" says a excited battle droid, but Ahsoka retorts "Not quite", before chopping up the droid. Appo takes out his DC-15 blaster rifle, and covers Ahsoka as she chops up the droids. More droids appear behind Appo, forcing him to cover himself as Ahsoka struggles against the droids. Appo takes out a couple of droid poppers, and chucks one to his left, while the other takes out the droids to his right. With the droids taken care of, Ahsoka and Appo head deeper into the labratory. As droids advance on the village, Anakin, Aayla and Bly defend valiantly against the village. However, a AAT targets the village, but when it fires, aiming for Aayla Secura, Tee-Watt-Kaa knocks her aside with his cane, and sacrifices himself. As Tee-Watt-Kaa breathes his last breath's, he gasps to Aayla "I... wanted to be remembered here..., as... a hero..." Tee-Watt-Kaa dies before all his people, and Wag-Too is forced to hold back tears as Separatist forces bear down upon the village. Nuvo Vindi contacts the Republic and says "Defenders of Maridun, you have fought bravely. I wish to commend you on this. However, I grow impatient. My latest batch of the blue shadow virus is ready, and I am absolutely prepared to use this to achieve victory. You do not have long Jedi. I'm taking this planet." Vindi's hologram vanishes, leaving Anakin to desperately hope Ahsoka and Appo can stop Nuvo Vindi...

My Clone Wars Stories Episode 127: Peace Keepers Attacked

Characters: Wag-Too, Tee-Watt-Kaa, Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, Aayla Secura, Commander Bly, 327th Clones, Commander Appo, 501st Clones, Lurmen Villagers, Nuvo Vindi, Battle Droids, Super Battle Droids, Jedi General Cay Xaxu.

Narration: "Separatist invasion! Determined to take revenge on the helpless Lurmen people, Count Dooku orders an invasion of Maridun. With attack imminent, the Lurmen people must make a difficult choice!"

Lurmen villagers gather around the outside of the village, as Separatist landing craft looms above Maridun. Tee-Watt-Kaa and Wag-Too join the many villagers outside, and watch in despair as the landing craft lands on the surface. Tee-Watt-Kaa sighs, before saying to Wag-Too "We have no hope. Make the immediate arrangements to contact the Jedi." Wag-Too nods, before heading back into the village. Wag-Too starts up a communicator, and contacts the Jedi. At Coruscant, Aayla Secura is the only Jedi in the control room, and she answers. Wag-Too says "We need your help. Maridun is coming under an attack from the Separatists. We need the Jedi from before to come and help us again" and Aayla replies "Do not worry, Wag-Too. It will be done" and Wag-Too says "Ah, master Secura. So good to hear your voice again." Wag-Too cuts the transmission, leaving Aayla to go and find help. Aayla finds just who she is looking for, finding Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano coming down the hallway. Aayla says "There you are. The Lurmen on Maridun are under attack, and need our help." Anakin says "I'm surprised they want our help this time, given their stubbornness before." Ahsoka tells Anakin "But this time they want our help. We have to go and help Wag-Too and his people." Aayla nods her agreement, and they head for the hangar to board a ship...

Anakin joins Ahsoka on the bridge, and tells her "Tell General Xaxu to assemble the men for action" and Ahsoka replies "Appo won't like this. Given Cay Xaxu's brash methods." Meanwhile, down in the hangar, Appo and his men are hanging around, when a shout calls "All men, assemble into line. On the double! Come on, this isn't some training drill. We are about to enter a physical combat." The source of the shot appears, as Cay Xaxu gruffly appears in front of them. Xaxu points angrily at Appo, and says "You're the commander, are you not? Why aren't these men assembled? hurry it up!" as Xaxu walks on. Appo watches as the 501st clones assemble, but this calls out more of Cay Xaxu's wrath, as he snarls at the clones "These guns are filthy. Always keep your weapons nice and shiny, it can provide a good distraction on the enemy." When Xaxu is gone, Bly asks Appo "Any idea how it provides a distraction, Appo?" and Appo replies "No, Bly, I do not." Anakin, Ahsoka and Aayla walk through the hangar doors, and Aayla calls out "Assemble into your squads. This is it." Appo and the 501st join Anakin and Ahsoka in one gunship, while Aayla, Bly and more 501st get into another gunship. Nuvo Vindi watches from far off as the two Republic gunship's land on Maridun. Vindi calls out to his droids "All units. Move out!" and Vindi watches as his Droid forces head for the village. As Anakin, Ahsoka and Aayla head for the village to meet up with the Lurmen, explosions hit around them, and one of the gunship's is blown sky-high. Anakin contacts Cay Xaxu and says "General Xaxu, you and the clones have got to defend this position, as we need to get into the village" and Xaxu replies "Copy that, Skywalker. I will see that the clones do their job to the letter." Xaxu turns to the clones, all of whom staring at him. "What are you waiting for?! You heard Skywalker, open fire!" and Xaxu watches as Appo and Bly lead a 501st charge. Cay Xaxu ignites his lightsabers and joins the fray. Cay Xaxu watches out of the corner of his eye as Lurmen villagers head for the Droid lines, intent on using their previous method to stop the enemy. Xaxu calls "Stop. We can handle this!" and he slices up a super battle droid. The Lurmen stare at him in shock, forcing Bly to snap at Xaxu "With respect, sir. The Lurmen know what they are doing, they have used this tactic successfully before." Xaxu looks Bly dead-on, creeping Bly out a little, and Xaxu snarls "If I want your opinion, I will ask it, CC-5052." The Lurmen continue watching as Cay Xaxu recklessly leads his men into battle, causing the 501st casualties. As Anakin, Ahsoka and Aayla arrive in the village, Tee-Watt-Kaa tells them "Your new general does not wish our support. He has ordered our villagers to back off." Anakin tells Tee-Watt-Kaa "Cay Xaxu doesn't trust other species, tell the Lurmen to ignore him." Tee-Watt-Kaa does this, and to Xaxu's shock and horror, he sees the Lurmen villagers rolling towards the droids, tieing them up and allowing the clones to pick targets more easily. "We have 'em now!" Bly yells gleefully, as he and Appo pick off the last desperate Droid surge for now. Nuvo Vindi contacts his droids from a tower to the north of the village, and says "Retreat now, we must reserve our forces." Appo watches as the droids retreat, before looking up and sighting Nuvo Vindi on the tower. Vindi realizes his mistake too late, and having left the tower, Appo tells Bly "I spotted the enemy leader. It's Nuvo Vindi" and Bly replies "Vindi? I thought that mad one was in prison?" Appo says "I dunno, but let's go and take the tower." As Appo prepares to move, he is shoved roughly backwards and finds Cay Xaxu standing above him. Cay Xaxu says "You stupid imbeciles. You beat some droids thanks to me, and now you think you can take a well-fortified tower?" Bly has had enough of Xaxu's brash tactics, and angrily confronts Xaxu by saying "General Xaxu, in case you didn't notice, we won thanks to the Lurmen arrival. Your weak, flawed tactics almost resulted in our deaths. You had nothing to do with our success!" and Xaxu retorts "Why, you little-" before igniting his lightsaber behind Bly's neck. It looks like Xaxu might just behead Bly, but Anakin contacts Xaxu and says "Congratulations on this victory, general Xaxu- *Anakin pauses, having noticed what is going on* are you and Bly feeling okay, Xaxu?" and Xaxu replies "Fine. I guess I got a little over the top." Anakin nods as his hologram fades. Cay Xaxu walks towards the village, leaving Bly smarting with anger...

Upon arrival back in the village, Appo joins Anakin, Ahsoka and Aayla. Aayla tells them "Nuvo Vindi did indeed escape recently, using some sort of bomb. This bomb, led to the escape of every prisoner we had" and Anakin asks "It wasn't the blue shadow virus, was it?" and Aayla says "No, but on that topic, we have found out Vindi has a labratory set up here. It is possible he is making more blue shadow virus there." As Aayla leaves to talk to the Lurmen, Anakin turns to Ahsoka and Appo, telling them "Here's how it is. You both must sneak into that labratory, and stop Nuvo Vindi at all costs. After his escape, he has been given the death warrant, so fight to kill, if neccessary. Disable the labratory." Ahsoka says "It shall be done, master Skywalker" and Appo adds "Whether we come back alive or not, general." Anakin says "Hopefully it won't come to that, Appo." Anakin watches as his two most trusted colluagues in this battle, leave to complete their mission...

Sunday 27 November 2011

My Clone Wars Stories Episode 126: Pirate End

Characters: Count Dooku, General Grievous, Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, Roron Corobb, Commander Appo, Clone Trooper Hardcase, Clone Trooper Kix, Clone Trooper Jesse, Pirates, Hondo Ohnaka, Battle Droids, Super Battle Droids, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Plo Koon, Commander Wolffe, Wolfpack Clones.

Narrattion: "Pirate assault! With General Grievous and his Droid forces failing to kill off Hondo Ohnaka, Count Dooku arrives on Florrum, intent on killing Hondo himself!"

Count Dooku arrives on Florrum, watched warily by Grievous. Grievous says "Count. Why have you come?" and Dooku replies "Because of the poor job you are doing here, general. Now step aside, I want this job done right, which means I must do it." Grievous watches as Dooku strides through the terrain with no support. Meanwhile, Republic gunship's land on Florrum, out of one steps Plo Koon, commander Wolffe and the Wolfpack, who are joined by Obi-Wan Kenobi. They approach Anakin, Ahsoka and Appo. Obi-Wan says "Now that we are here, we must win this battle, and save Hondo." Ahsoka says "Why can't we just leave him to die?" but Obi-Wan says "It is not in our nature to do that, Ahsoka. Plus, officialy Hondo is not an enemy, as unlikely as that sounds, it is true." Anakin adds "So basically Ahsoka, we are defending a neutral person." Obi-Wan nods in agreement, as the clones get ready behind him. Appo asks Wolffe "You ready, Wolffe?" and Wolffe replies "As ready as ever, Appo." Anakin says to the clones "Let's go!" before jumping down the cliff onto the large terrain. He is soon joined by Appo, Wolffe, Jesse, Kix and Hardcase below the slope. Appo says "Wait for it." Then, when the Pirate and Droid forces begin charging towards each other, Appo yells "Now!" and leads the attack. Anakin and Wolffe follow close behind Appo. Hardcase unleashes a barrage of z-6 rotary cannon blaster bolts upon the enemies, while Jesse and Kix cover Hardcase's back. Ahsoka signals, and Kix, Jesse and Hardcase join her in ambushing a squad of super battle droids. Ahsoka does a force-jump and lands in the middle of all of the droids, before slicing into them, while Hardcase fires away like crazy, Jesse and Kix cover Ahsoka, as she takes down all the super battle droids. Hardcase says "That was fun!" as they move on...

Plo Koon and Roron Corobb meanwhile, encounter a squad of battle droids. Corobb says *Let's take 'em!* and Plo replies "I am going to assume you want us to elimate them, right?" and Corobb nods his head. They both do a force-jump, and land in front of the battle droids. "Jedi? Get them!" yells one droid, who Corobb immediately slices up. Plo Koon helps Corobb in slicing up all of the battle droids. As Obi-Wan Kenobi runs to assist Anakin, he senses a disturbance in the force. Having contacted Anakin, Obi-Wan says "Anakin. I've sensed a disturbance, I don't like this. I'm going to Hondo's office." As Obi-Wan makes to leave, Anakin says "Just watch yourself." Obi-Wan shakes his head wearily, before moving on. Dooku is moving likewise, and they both enter the building through different ways. Obi-Wan is first in through a side, and he says to Hondo Ohnaka "Surprise." Only for Dooku to come in through the main door, and say "Definitly." Obi-Wan's jaw drops, as he had not been expecting this. Obi-Wan and Dooku ignite their lightsabers, before starting to duel as Hondo watches. Hondo decides to end this, and he pulls out a pistol. Hondo has to choose who to hurt, and he goes for Obi-Wan, shooting Obi-Wan in the wrist, knocking his lightsaber away. It proves to be a terrible choice, as Dooku is only interested in killing Hondo. Hondo is powerless to prevent Dooku stabbing him through the heart, and Hondo falls on his office desk. The injured Obi-Wan can only watch as Dooku leaves, his goal accomplished. Hondo Ohnaka's Pirate gang is no more...

Obi-Wan re-joins the rest of the Republic forces. Obi-Wan draws Anakin and Ahsoka to one side and tells them "Hondo is dead. He was foolish enough to shoot me when he knew I wouldn't kill him, but by doing what he did, Hondo allowed Dooku to kill him." Ahsoka lets out a small gasp, but Anakin's expression doesn't change. Unknown to anyone else, even Anakin, his dark side is very satisfied that Hondo Ohnaka is dead...

Next-up: Nuvo Vindi returns? Another secret labratory? Anakin, Ahsoka & Aayla return to Maridun to stop an even greater threat to the planet? Check it all out, next time in the "Battle of Maridun" arc!

My Clone Wars Stories Episode 125: Cyborg Attack

Characters: Count Dooku, General Grievous, HK-99, Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, Roron Corobb, Commander Appo, Clone Trooper Hardcase, Clone Trooper Jesse, Clone Trooper Kix, 501st Clones, Pirates, Hondo Ohnaka, Clone Trooper Kakter, Battle Droids, Super Battle Droids.

Narration: "Florrum under crisis! Count Dooku is determined to eliminate Hondo Ohnaka's gang of pirates! Having watched his droids fail, General Grievous prepares to go in on his terms!"

Ahsoka Tano heads into the Pirate stronghold, having been ordered my Anakin Skywalker to go and talk to Hondo Ohnaka. Hondo watches as Ahsoka strides into his office. Hondo greets her, by saying "We meet again" and Ahsoka replies "Indeed. I respectfully ask that you join the Republic in this battle. You cannot win without us." Hondo rises from his chair angrily, and pulls out a sword "Get out! You will not help us, you have fought against us in the past! Leave." With that, Ahsoka is forced to leave, having been threataned by Hondo. But unknown to Hondo, several 501st clones, including Appo and Jesse, have set up in the bar. "How's it going, Appo?" Ahsoka asks, and Appo replies "All the men are in position, commander Tano." Ahsoka tells Appo "You know, you don't need to be so entusiastic, Appo." Appo replies "Sorry, commander Tano. I guess I just feel so honoured to be serving general Skywalker, I've heard a lot about him, and have a lot of time for him." Ahsoka is surprised to hear this, as she thought Appo's enthusiasm was all part of his growth. Elsewhere, Grievous says to HK-99 and Dooku via hologram "I am going in myself. I shall handle these Weequay." HK-99 says "Is that not risky, general?" and Grievous retorts "I will ask you're advice IF I want it, HK-99." Grievous marches forward, with his Droid army following him...

Anakin is contacted by Hardcase who tells him "Grievous is on the offensive. May I and a group of clones confront him?" and Anakin replies "You may, Hardcase. Good luck" but Hardcase retorts "Someone with my firepower doesn't need luck you know", as Hardcase cuts the tranmission. When Grievous marches, past, Hardcase yells "OI there! Cyborg piece of scrap, you want a fight?!" and Grievous retorts "HA! You clones are childs play." Hardcase yells "You want a bet on that?" as Grievous ignites two lightsabers, Hardcase fires his DC-15 blaster, but not the gun, a rope fires out and draws Grievous into a knot. Hardcase punches Grievous in the head, and yells "Still sure we clones can't handle you?" As Hardcase walks off with Grievous in a knot, Grievous calls to him "You are, a most unusual, Clone" and Hardcase replies "I'm hyperactive, so what? We clones all have different personalities. Just face it." Hardcase leaves the 501st clones to watch over Grievous, but when Hardcase is gone, Grievous breaks loose from the ropes and attacks. The 501st clones attempt to succumb Grievous, but fail. Grievous slices and dices all the 501st clones, before making for the Pirate stronghold. Pirates pour out of the stronghold and attack Grievous, who slices them all out of the way. Grievous leaves to move towards the source of more fighting. Appo, Ahsoka and the 501st are joined by another Clone in the bar, who says "CT-2626, Kakter reporting as ordered!" and Appo replies "Welcome aboard, Kakter. I hear you like to be in the thick of the action." Elsewhere, Anakin says to Jesse "You know what to do." As Anakin and Hardcase begin their attack on incoming super battle droids from the front, Jesse says to Kix "Here we go!" and they utilize jetpacks and fly above the droids, and are joined by several 501st clones. Jesse, Kix and the clones provide covering fire as Anakin and Hardcase do close-combat with the droids. Meanwhile, HK-99 gets jumped from behind, and turns to find Roron Corobb standing above him. *Fall, droid!* says Corobb, but HK-99 replies "I am sorry, that is not in my programming. What were you-?" but Corobb slices HK-99 in half, silencing the droid. A thermal detonator is thrown into the bar, sending Ahsoka and the clones scurrying for cover. Ahsoka ignites her lightsabers, while the clones load their guns. As the smoke from the detonator disappears, battle droids and super battle droids attack them. Appo signals, and he, along with a couple of other clones take cover behind pillars, and use them to gun down droids. Ahsoka slices up several battle droids, before force-pushing the remains into more battle droids. Kakter says "I've got them!" and he moves forward to battle. However, the droid numbers are all over him, and Kakter is decked to the ground. A super battle droid guns Kakter down, with Ahsoka and Appo helpless to save Kakter. Ahsoka signals, and Appo and the couple of clones leave the pillars and attack, pushing the droids out of the bar. Ahsoka uses the force to drop a box from nearby onto the droids. Ahsoka says to Appo "I am truly sorry for your loss, commander." Appo takes off his helmet, and solemnly says "It's the price of war, I'm afraid. These things happen." Anakin arrives and joins them, having finished off those droids. Anakin says to them "I got word from master Kenobi, he is leading reinforcements here." Anakin, Ahsoka and Appo turn to watch as Roron Corobb tries to give instructions to Jesse, Kix and Hardcase, who just don't understand him...

Saturday 26 November 2011

My Clone Wars Stories Episode 124: Pirate Revenged

Characters: Count Dooku, General Grievous, HK-99, Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, Roron Corobb, Commander Appo, Clone Trooper Hardcase, Clone Trooper Jesse, Clone Trooper Kix, 501st Clones, Pirates, Hondo Ohnaka, Certor, Centir, Clone Trooper Kakte, Battle Droids, Super Battle Droids.

Narration: "Sith revenge! After his abduction by Hondo Ohnaka more than a year ago, Count Dooku has been planning his revenge! Now, with enough forces to take Florrum, Dooku prepares his big attack!"

Dooku contacts General Grievous and says "The time has come. Execute our plan. Wipe out, Ohnaka and his band of pirates" and Grievous replies "It will be done, my lord." Grievous deactivates the hologram, before joining his droid forces. HK-99 comes over to join Grievous, and says "These droids are ready to play their part, General Grievous. I hope you are up to leading them?" and Grievous retorts "I am always ready for a good fight. Just let me at them, and I will show you what I can do." GRievous and HK-99 fly off in a Separatist shuttle, leading the attack party of landing crafts heading for Florrum. On the surface, the Pirate known as Centir approaches Hondo Ohnaka and tells him "Hondo. There are landing crafts approaching. What should we do?" and Hondo replies "Move you're lazy backside, and take a squad out to intercept!" Centir is joined by his colleague Certor, and they lead a gang of pirates on speeder bikes towards the landing crafts. Grievous gets out of the shuttle just as Certor, Centir and the other pirates arrive. "Hold it right there. You're Separatists, aren't you?" and Grievous retorts "What's it to you?" before activating all of his lightsabers. In the blink of an eye, Grievous is weaving through the pirates and slashing them all. Before too long, all of the pirates, including Certor and Centir, are eliminated. Grievous signals, and a Droid squad of stap's begin their attack on the Pirate stronghold. Hondo, realizing his pirates are dead, sends out his Pirate army, but he stays in his office. As the Pirate army marches forward, the stap's attack from above, wreaking havoc on the advancing army. As pirates struggle to recover, battle droids and super battle droids charge them from the front, and it spreads into a all-out war, with AAT's blasting the pirates, and pirate tanks creaming the droids. Hondo watches from his office...

As the battle of Florrum continues, a big gushing wind comes, and Republic gunship's land on the surface of Florrum. 501st clones deploy carts full of weapons for battle. Hardcase says to Jesse and Kix "This battle is going to be HUGE. This is where the fun begins..." Anakin calls "Ok, troops. Form in on me." Hardcase, Jesse and Kix join Appo and the 501st clones around Anakin. "This is a tricky assignment, myself, along with Commander Tano and Master Corobb will be leading you here. The only way we can successfully win this battle, is in a frontal attack, which means the casualties are going to be high." As the clones fan out, Jesse says to Kix "This means the casualties are going to be high. Be on guard." Jesse joins Appo, while Kix joins Ahsoka. Ahsoka asks "Yes, Kix. What's the matter?" and Kix tells Ahsoka "Commander Tano. I feel this mission is too risky, with plenty of casualties. Was this plan Anakin's, or the councils?" and Ahsoka tells Kix "Surprisingly, it wasn't Anakin's. It was Master Corobb's. He feels this is the only way to do it." Kix walks off, but not before saying "Figures. Skywalker would never do something like this." Roron Corobb marches over and says *Troops. The time has come to lay down you're lives for the Republic. Attack!* The clones look blindly at him, and Jesse whispers to the others "Anyone any idea what waffle he was saying?" and Appo whispers back "I think the last signal meant attack, it's time anyway!" As Appo, Jesse and Hardcase lead the march for the attack forward, Kix looks on solemnly...

When the clones finally arrive, they find the pirates and droids still in the midst of their conflict. *Let's do it!* says Corobb, as he ignites his lightsaber, and charges off towards the fray. "Any idea what he said?" Jesse asks Hardcase, who replies "How should I know? He could have said anything. All I know is, there's enemies to battle. So let's get busy!" and he lock and loads his z-6 rotary cannon. Jesse, Kix and Appo follow Hardcase towards the fray, shooting as they go. Anakin and Ahoka keap in front of the clones, lightsabers ignited, and lead the Clone attack. Anakin contacts Corobb and says "We're in position. Do it!" and with that Roron Corobb does his roar, and sends both sides, droids and pirates, flying in opposite directions. With a stunned look of disbelief, both these sides retreat, and the Republic forces regroup. Anakin and Ahsoka join Corobb, who is followed by Appo into their command post. Anakin says "Good work, but that was the easy part. From now on, it's all-out war." Appo stands at the edge  of the commnd post, and looks down on all the Clone forces below...

Friday 25 November 2011

My Clone Wars Stories Episode 123: Padawan Turn

Characters: Lolo Purs, Hondo Ohnaka, Obi-Wan Kenobi, 212th Clones, Commander Cody, Clone Trooper Bolt, Clone Trooper Wire.

Narration: "Ship to ship! Republic forces led by Obi-Wan Kenobi wage a fight against the pirate Hondo Ohnaka, who is attempting to steal Rodian supplies! Having executed Silood, the chief supplier, Hondo fled, but not very far..."

Ahsoka Tano notices a damaged pod flying fast through space towards her. Ahsoka dives aside as the pod smashes into the supply ship. Out of the pod stumbles Hondo Ohnaka. Ahsoka ignites both her lightsabers to confront Hondo, who says "My, my. I believe we have met?" and Ahsoka retorts "I remember you. You tried to hurt innocent people. Now, you will feel the hurt!" and Ahsoka launches herself at Hondo. Hondo draws out a sword and fights back, with a flailing swipe, Hondo sends Ahsoka's shoto spinning away, before kicking Ahsoka painfully in the stomach. Hondo retrieves the shoto, and having ignited it, he says to Ahsoka "Now I can fight like a Jedi!" but Ahsoka retorts "Wrong, you can't do this" and with that, Ahsoka force-pushes Hondo into the wall, and force-pulls her shoto back. Elsewhere, 212th clones join Obi-Wan Kenobi, Cody, Bolt and Wire in mopping up the pirates on that ship. Cody says "Bolt, Wire, come with me." Cody, Bolt and Wire use jetpacks to fly to the next supply ship, and they eliminate the wounded pirates inside that ship. As they search the supply ship, an explosion comes from another supply ship, and it is wrenched apart. Cody cries out "That's the ship Senator Purs is on!" and Wire says "Poor senator, no one could have survived that." As Cody and Wire leave, Bolt noticed Lolo Pur's body falling down through space, never to be seen again...

Ahsoka slices Hondo's sword in half, rendering it useless. Hondo pulls out a pistol, but Ahsoka makes short work of it too. "I don't have time for this!" Hondo yells, before legging it towards the escape pods, Ahsoka chases Hondo and force-pushes him, but only manages to succeed in force-pushing Hondo into a escape pod. "Thanks!" Hondo shouts triumphantly, as he escapes in the escape pod, and leaves the fight. Ahsoka jumps into space and re-joins Obi-Wan and the clones aboard a supply ship. Having told Obi-Wan what happened, Obi-Wan says "You did everything you could Ahsoka, Hondo is just very slippery..."

Next-time: A major battle! A Ithorian Jedi in the Clone Wars? Hondo Ohnaka returns again? Check it all out, next time on the "Battle of Florrum" arc!

Trivia: This arc is based on something mentioned by Onaconda Farr in the episode "Bombad Jedi", where he mentions pirates attacked the Rodian supplies, which was why his people were starving. This developed into the story that is this arc, just much later in the war, and with Onaconda Farr dead...

My Clone Wars Stories Episode 122: Kenobi Fight

Characters: Silood, Lolo Purs, Pirates, Hondo Ohnaka, Bab Kanado, Obi-Wan Kenobi, 212th Clones, Commander Cody, Clone Trooper Bolt, Clone Trooper Wire, Ahsoka Tano.

Narration: "Rodians hurt! Upon being attacked by Hondo Ohnaka and his gang of pirates, Silood and Lolo Purs were tortured by the head Pirate! Now, Hondo attempts to flee with Silood in tow, but Obi-Wan Kenobi is determined to stop Hondo!"

Ahsoka Tano finishes searching the ship for enemy traces, just in time to look outside and spot Bab Kanada leading a bunch of pirates in an assault of another Rodian supply ship. Ahsoka uses her space gear to fly down to the supply ship, just as Bab Kanada and the three pirates burst through the nearest doors. "Kill her!" yells Kanada, but Ahsoka calmly replies "Sorry, but I don't have time to play!", and with that Ahsoka kicks apart the window nearest to the pirates. With a scream. Bab Kanada and the pirates go hurling out, as does Ahsoka, but she is protected as she is wearing space gear, the pirates were not, which led to their demise. Ahsoka watches the dead bodies float through space, before heading to the next supply ship, to stop the pirates inside it. Onboard the main supply ship, upon arrival, Obi-Wan, Cody, Bolt and Wire come under attack from a bunch of pirates. "You handle this lot. I'mn going after Ohnaka!" Obi-Wan orders them, before running off, just as Cody nails a Pirate with a well placed bolt. Pirates try to rush Wire, but Bolt steps in to save his friend, before shouting "Take some of that!" as he shoots down two pirates. Wire pulls out a DC-17 pistol to go with his blaster, and shoots pirates with both weapons. Another 212th Clone comes into the supply ship to assist them, but pirates gun him down before he can land. Cody furiously shoots the Pirate responsible, as Bolt and Wire finish off the rest...

Obi-Wan Kenobi comes across Hondo, who still has Silood hostage. "Let him go, Hondo" Obi-Wan says to Hondo, as he ignites his lightsaber. Hondo says nothing, but instead pulls out a Pirate sword and uses it to slit Silood's throat. Obi-Wan looks down in grief at the dead Silood, too slow to stop him. Hondo attempts to flee, but Obi-Wan chases Hondo, force-pushing Hondo against the wall. Hondo draws out a blaster pistol, but Obi-Wan punches the pistol, sending it out of the ship. As Obi-Wan goes in to capture Hondo, explosions reign around, with 212th clones launching attacks on pirates across the other ships. Both Hondo and Obi-Wan are caught distracted as Lolo Purs appears on the scene, having been hiding someplace in the ship. While Obi-Wan is distracted, Hondo punches him in the mouth, before breaking into an escape pod and flying out. Obi-Wan contacts the clones and says "This is urgent! Ohnaka has fled in an escape pod. You must bring him down at all costs." Cody says "Yes, sir" and Bolt adds "I'll do it." Bolt brings up a rocket launcher, and having locked onto the escape pod, Bolt opens fire. The rocket launcher bolt lands a direct hit on the escape pod, sending it flying madly and crashing into the supply ship Ahsoka is on...

My Clone Wars Stories Episode 121: Supply Raid

Characters: Silood, Lolo Purs, Rodian Pilots, Pirates, Hondo Ohnaka, Bab Kanado, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Clone Trooper Wire, Clone Trooper Bolt, Commander Cody, 212th Clones, Ahsoka Tano.

Narration: "Supply raid by pirates! Pirates led by the devious Hondo Ohnaka, plan a supply raid on innocent bypassing Rodians! What is the reason behind Hondo's actions?"

Hondo Ohnaka watches as his pirate ships come out of hyperspace right in front of Rodian supply ships headed back to Rodia. Before the Rodian pilots can react, Hondo calls out "Open fire!" and the pirate ships let loose a massive attack on the supply ships. The ships take a batterring, but instead of blowing the ships up, Hondo prepares to stun them with his ion cannon. Meanwhile, on board a supply ship, Silood contacts Obi-Wan and says "Master Kenobi. Pirates have attacked our supply run. We need Republic assistance immediately." Obi-Wan tells Silood "Hold tight as long as you can. I shall rally up a small force to assist you." Silood is joined by Lolo Purs, recently released from prison, and they stare at the pirate ships attacking them. Hondo signals, and Bab Kanado fires the ion cannon over and over, until all the supply ships are static. Hondo and a gang of pirates immediately board Silood's ship, before attacking and capturing Silood and Lolo Purs. Hondo finds the control room, and thrusts his new prisoners inside. When Hondo starts to torture them by electrocution, Lolo Purs snarls "Let us go!" and Hondo replies "No. You don't escape by tools by being harsh. Why not try to be polite for a change?". Silood then asks "Why don't you treat us like regular prisoners, mercenary?" and Hondo retorts "Because you are not a prisoner of war, they are regular prisoners. And I'll show you to call me mercenary!" before electrocuting them. Hondo says "Give me you're supplies, and I might let you leave this ship alive" and Silood replies "No chance." Hondo says "This will have to be done the difficult way then" and electrocutes Silood and Lolo again. A gasping Rodian pilot from the bridge comes in, and having seen what is going on. Hondo grabs the pilot and thrusts the pilot against the wall. Hondo stands back as his pirates execute the pilot, to Silood's dismay. A crunching noise rings out, and suddenly the door is thrust open, and 212th legion clones shoot Hondo's pistol and torture switch out of his hand. The pirates try to return fire, but the arrival of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka Tano, Cody, Bolt and Wire force Hondo to retreat, but he does so while grabbing Silood and leaving the ship. Hondo lands and gets inside another supply ship, running his dagger through any Rodian in his way. Ahsoka says "I'll go after him, Obi-Wan" but Obi-Wan says "You will not, Ahsoka. You will search this ship for any remaining pirates, while I take several clones to the ship." Obi-Wan signals, and he is joined flying in space by Cody, Bolt, Wire and another Clone. Ahsoka shakes her head, but does as she is told and searches the ship...

Thursday 24 November 2011

My Clone Wars Stories Episode 120: Push Them Back

Characters: King Clakunk, Toydarian Soldiers, General Grievous, Mace Windu, Commander Neyo, 91st Reconaissance Clones, Bail Organa, Padme Amidala, Anakin Skywalker, Battle Droids, Super Battle Droids, Grapple Droids, Assassin Probes.

Narration: "Toydarian population under threat! With increasing attacks from General Grievous, king Clakunk struggles to keep his people at rest! Meanwhile, Republic forces led by Anakin Skywalker and Mace Windu, devise a plan to weaken the enemy!"

Anakin Skywalker and Padme Amidala arrive at the generator. As they stand around the generator, the sounds of battle continue behind them. Anakin says "Here we go" and he pushes the generator switch. The generator turns out to be a trap though once the droids power is switched off, and a tidal wave instantly drenches both Anakin and Padme. They quickly lean in and kiss each other, both counting themselves lucky to be alive. They both laugh at how wet each other is. Had they been up in the courtyard, what they would see would not keep them laughing. Grievous has cold malice in his eyes, and a determination to kill commander Neyo. For now, Grievous makes do with Neyo's legion. "foolish clones" Grievous thinks to himself, as the more the clones charge him, the more clones Grievous slices up. With one squad left, all the clones in the squad charge Grievous, who simply stands his ground, and when the clones are in range, he tosses two of his lightsabers at them. As two clones are speared and the rest reel in what happened, Grievous attacks and kills the last of them. Once done, Grievous cuts his way into the palace. Mace Windu and Neyo immediately confront Grievous upon his entrance into the castle, with Clakunk hovering nervously in the background. Grievous laughs coldly and begins his attack...

Grievous proves more of a challenge this time for Mace and Neyo. Upon realizing their situation, Clakunk signals his soldiers forward, and he and his soldiers attempt to assist Mace and Neyo. Grievous holds off Mace and Neyo long enough to slaughter Clakunk and his soldiers, kicking Clakunk through a window and over a platform. Anakin and Padme meanwhile come under attack from grapple droids, who attempt to grab them. One grapple droid succeeds in grabbing Padme, but Anakin chops off it's hand with Padme still in the hand. The grapple droid attempts to stomp on the prone Padme, but Anakin slices it's legs off, sending it toppling to the ground. Anakin force-pushes the remains off the grapple droid onto the other one, and both become debris. Anakin and Padme continue walking, but get a shock when they come across Clakunk's body. "Clakunk's dead" Padme tells Anakin. "We better get up, and see what is going on" Anakin says. As they head towards the palace, Anakin watches as more 91st clones engage battle droids, but they have no time to help. Outside the palace, they meet up with Bail Organa, who tells them "Windu is dueling Grievous at the moment." Mace Windu chops one of Grievous's arms off, and knowing the battle is lost, Grievous flees, but not before giving Neyo a menacing look. Anakin and Padme inform Bail of Clakunk's death. Bail tells everyone "This it for Toydaria as a whole. I doubt they will ever look for a new king, as they have lost two already in this war." Padme says "Regardless of Toydaria's role in the war from now on, Katuunko and Clakunk's deaths will not be in vain..."

Next-time: A supply mission! Rodians under siege? Hondo Ohnaka returns? Find it all next-time, on the arc "Rodians"!

My Clone Wars Stories Episode 119: Toydarians

Characters: King Clakunk, Toydarian Soldiers, Grievous, Mace Windu, Commander Neyo, 91st Reconaissance Clones, Padme Amidala, Bail Organa, Anakin Skywalker, ARF Troopers, Battle, Super Battle Droids.

Narration: "Grievous attack! General Grievous leads battle droids to take the neutral planet of Toydaria! Republic forces however have defended bravely, until Anakin Skywalker was rendered unconcious by king Clakunk. What is the reason for Clakunk's move?"

Clakunk watches as Anakin Skywalker is tied up and bound in a prison cell. "Why are you doing this?" Anakin asks, and Clakunk replies "I am doing this because I want none of you're war inside my palace, outside is bad enough as it is." Anakin retorts "We cannot win this fight without you're help. If the Separatists do push past us, you can't expect them to abide you're rules and not enter the palace." Clakunk nods his head in agreement, and watches as two Toydarian soldiers untie Anakin. Outside, Grievous contacts Mace Windu and says "I am calling a ceasefire to make my plans. Tend to you're wounded..." Clakunk and Anakin join Mace, who is joined by commander Neyo. Bail Organa tells them "Grievous has Padme hostage. We don't know what his plans for her are yet." Mace says "Anakin, protect the king at all costs. Myself and commander Neyo will confront Grievous." With that, Mace and Neyo grab a barc speeder each, and speed off towards the bottom of the palace. Anakin watches them go, wishing he was the one off to save Padme. 91st clones patrol one of the tube buildings, when there is a loud crash and battle droids smash their way in, and shoot dead a couple of clones instantly. Upon seeing this from far off, Anakin says "Sounds like Grievous went back on his ceasefire early" but Bail reminds him "Grievous did not say how long the ceasefire would last. Technically, it was only to last until he had figured out his plans." Clakunk says "Get up there and save them!" to a squad of Toydarian soldiers, who fly up to the tube building and shoot down attacking battle droids. A explosion hits the courtyard, and spider droids start to crawl in. Anakin ignites his lightsaber, and deflects blaster bolts aimed at Clakunk, who is joined by Bail in heading inside. super battle droids attack them inside the palace, but before the super battle droids can kill them, Anakin and several Toydarian soldiers save Bail and Clakunk. Up above, the 91st clones and Toydarian soldiers finish off the battle droids. In the courtyard, Anakin joins ARF troopers in taking out the spider droids...

Mace Windu confronts Grievois outside the Separatist base. "A leading member of the Jedi council? Time to add one of them to my kills list!" Grievous tells Mace. "That won't be me!" Mace stubbornly replies. Mace ignites his lightsaber, as Grievous ignites all four of his, and they begin to duel. Mace has been taught well, and swings hard at Grievius's arms, searching for an opening. However, Grievous is no slouch, and when Mace attacks too often, Grievous breaks his defences and punches Mace in the face, before sending Mace to the ground with a kick in the stomach. Grievous looms over the dazed Mace, determined to finish him. Meanwhile, Neyo cries "Take some of that!" as he blasts down several battle droids, before freeing Padme Amidala. Neyo recovers Padme's pistol and hands it to her, just as she spots a battle droid behind Neyo and shoots it. "Come on, we have to get back to Anakin." Padme starts to move off, but Neyo grabs her arm and says "It's Windu who needs us." Once Neyo fills Padme in on what is going on, Padme nods in agreement and they head for Mace. Grievous raises his lightsabers to strike down on Mace, giving Neyo just enough time to arrive and shoot Grievous in the head, Grievous snarls in anger, punching Neyo's helmet off. As he goes for the kill, Padme hits Grievous with a stun blast. As Grievous struggles to keep concious, Mace moves forward and kicks Grievous's head in. Battle droids attack them, but Neyo and Padme shoot them down. Neyo and Padme climb on one barc speeder, Mace the other, and they head back to the palace...

Once back at the palace, the Republic forces begin planning their next move. Mace says to Anakin "Myself and Neyo will hold Grievous at the palace. What are you and Padme going to do?". Padme says "Myself and general Skywalker will deactive the droid generator below." Anakin adds "We take out the generator, the droids won't have as much power." Mace Windu nods and watches the two of them leave on a barc speeder, heading for the generator...

Saturday 19 November 2011

My Clone Wars Stories Episode 118: Neutrality Assaulted

Characters: King Clakunk, Toydarian Soldiers, Count Dooku, Grievous, Mace Windu, Commander Neyo, 91st Reconaissance Clones, Bail Organa, Padme Amidala, Anakin Skywalker, ARF Troopers, Admiral Kilian, Battle Droids, Super Battle Droids, Commando Droids.

Narration: "Attack on a neutral planet! When King Katuunko is killed, the new king, Clakunk, decides to make Toydaria a neutral planet once again. However, Dooku has plans for this neutral planet, one that involves Toydaria not stayng neutral..."

Dooku joins General Grievous on Toydaria. Grievous says "What is it, count?" and Dooku replies "We need to be swift here in case the Republic arrives. Take all you're forces, kill all the toydarians. If it must come to it, wipe this planet OFF the chart." Dooku turns on his heel and walks back to the shelter of his solar sailor. "What are you waiting for? You heard him, move out!" Grievous orders his droids, who get into formation and march in the direction of the Toydarian palace. Having got right underneath it, one battle droid asks "How are we going to get up there?" and Grievous replies "Like this" and Grievous proceeds to climb his way up using his four arms. "Uh, general. In case you haven't noticed, we can't do that." Grievous looks angrily at the battle droid, and says "Use you're rope." The battle droids use E-11 blasters to fire a rope, and they follow Grievous in climbing the base of the palace. Halfway up they notice something they could do without, as a venator- class Republic cruiser arrives on Toydaria. "Drat! Now, with the Republic here, we have a fight on our hands!" says Grievous angrily, before continuing to scale the palace. Oblivious to this, king Clakunk greets the Republic force that marches out of the cruiser. Clakunk is approached by Anakin Skywalker, Mace Windu, Bail Organa and Padme Amidala. Clakunk says "Jedi? We do not want you here, this is a neutral planet, and it must remain that way." Mace says "With respect, king. The Separatists are launching a mission to kill you. You must let us defend you're palace." Clakunk thinks about this for a moment, and says "Very well, but none of you can enter my palace, you will defend it at all costs. Is that clear?" and Mace replies "Very." Once Clakunk has left, Neyo steps up to Mace and says "Sir, you can't seriously want to go through with this. The casualties will be really high." Mace moves on without responding, and Anakin says to Neyo "Don't worry, Neyo, I have a plan." Padme says to Neyo "When Ani has a plan, it is time to worry." Anakin rolls his eyes at Padme's comment, before saying to Neyo "Line you're troops into cover behind the boxes, when the droids break in, we're gonna hit them hard!" Neyo nods his approval, and moves off to get the 91st clones into position. Before Anakin can talk to Mace, a loud rumbling noise occurs, and several MTT's smash their way into the courtyard. "Here we go" Padme says, and Anakin tells her "Don't worry, just stay behind me and everything will be fine." As the MTT's begin unloading battle droids, Neyo calls "Hit 'em with everything you've got!" and he opens fire on the battle droids. As ARF troopers attack with AT-RT's too, Mace Windu joins the defenders, and ignites his lightsaber. Anakin slices up several battle droids. Mace jumps onto an MTT, and is joined by a 91st Clone. "Come here, Neyo!" orders Mace, but Neyo replies "But, Skywalker-" but Mace interrupts "Can last without you for another minute, over here." Neyo is forced to join Mace on the MTT, leaving Anakin exposed. Mace and Neyo enter the MTT, and once the battle droids inside are wiped out, Mace slices it up from inside, and escapes as the MTT explodes. Battle droids surround Anakin, but Neyo just gets back to help Anakin. Anakin finishes off the last of those battle droids, before he is grabbed from behind and choked by a commando droid. As Anakin begins to lose conciousness, a shot rings out and the commando droid falls away from Anakin. Anakin hears Padme say "I suppose you're glad I was behind you, right?" Anakin gasps for air, but the battle is still going on. Mace Windu contacts Kilian and says "Admiral Kilian, we could do with reinforcements. Send some clones down, swiftly." Kilian replies "On it, master Windu, The next batch of clones should be down in no time." A ARF trooper is shot from behind and his AT-RT falls and blocks the entrance the MTT's made. But, super battle droids climb over the AAT and keep shooting. Bail Organa stands uncertainly in the background, until Anakin says "Senator Organa, if you want to live, you have to play you're part too!" Bail picks up a small stun pistol, and stuns a couple of advancing battle droids. Neyo orders for a rocket launcher to be brought up, and a 91st Clone blows up the last MTT with a launcher. Mace Windu slices a couple of attacking commando droids. With numbers against them, Anakin realizes there is only one option. "I'm going into the palace!" Anakin tells Padme, and runs through the doors...

Just as Anakin leaves, Grievous arrives and attacks. Grievous slices several 91st clones to kill them, before grabbing an AT-RT and tossing it and it's occupant over the edge. Padme tries to shoot Grievous, but Grievous punches her pistol out of her hand and hisses menacingly in her face, before grabbing her by the throat. Grievous carries a choking Padme away, and starts to scale down this time with Padme in one arm. Inside the palace, Anakin stands before Clakunk. Clakunk says "I thought I told you not to come in here?" and Anakin replies "Your majesty, we are outnumbered. We need the support of your soldiers, if we are to win this fight." While Anakin was busy talking, he didn't see the signal Clakunk gave, and the first Anakin knows of this is when he takes several stun bolts to the back, rendering him unconcious. "Set him down. I will not be taking orders from him no more" Clakunk says, before looking out at the battle going on...

Friday 18 November 2011

My Clone Wars Stories Episode 117: Facility Reinforced

Characters: Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, Agen Kolar, Captain Lock, Horn Company Clones, Commander Appo, Clone Trooper Hardcase, Clone Trooper Kix, Clone Trooper Jesse, Clone Trooper Caster, Tikkes, Battle Droids, Super Battle Droids, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Saesee Tiin, Clone Pilot Oddball, Admiral Yularen, Clone Pilots.

"Reinforcements! The droid facility has just recived a new batch of droid reinforcements! Tikkes must now use the droids at good cause, if he wishes to earn his credits! However, Republic reinforcements led by Obi-Wan Kenobi have also arrived, to assist the ground forces!"

Hundreds more droids arrive on the surface to combat the Republic forces. Up above the surface, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Saesee Tiin join Yularen in the hangar of a Republic cruiser. "We'll head for the surface, make sure the pilots engage the Separatist frigate." As Obi-Wan and Tiin walk on, Tiin calls out "Hey, Oddball! Remember to put what I taught you to good use here!" and Oddball replies "Yes, sir!" Obi-Wan and Saesee Tiin get into their respective Jedi starfighters, and are joined in space by ARC-170's. Obi-Wan and Saesee Tiin head for the surface, while Oddball leads the Clone pilots in an attack on the frigate. Upon landing on the surface, Obi-Wan and Saesee Tiin are joined by Agen Kolar, Lock and his men. "We have a situation-" begins Kolar, but he is surrounded by super battle droids before he can continue. Elsewhere, the 501st is having probelms against more droids. "Hardcase, cover the rear, Caster, take the left flank!" calls Appo, as he shoots down a couple of battle droids. As Appo moves forward, Caster gets shot several times in the chest and stomach and falls to the ground. Caster struggles to breath. Jesse and Hardcase drag the injured Caster away from the advancing droids. Jesse yells "Medic! Get a medic up here." Hardcase provides covering fire, while Jesse watches Caster struggle with the pain. Kix runs towards them, but he is also shot and collapses, unconcious. Jesse shouts "KIX! Someone get a medic up here, NOW!" One Clone says "Our one medic is unconcious, there is nothing we can do." Jesse watches continuously as Caster struggles with the pain he is going through. "We can't give up now!" says Hardcase, as he attacks the advancing droids. Caster says "Sorry, Jesse. I couldn't do it-" before Caster dies. Hardcase joins Jesse at Caster's side, before snarling angrily "Too many good men are dying. I've seen enough." Before Jesse can stop him, Hardcase jumps over the rock used as cover and launches himself at the droids, bare-handed. Hardcase gives the nearest battle droid a big smack across the head, sending the head spinning. The droid says "That's just rude!" and Hardcase retors "So is this!" before kicking the battle droid in the painful droid area, sending the droid flying into more battle droids. Jesse joins Hardcase, and Jesse shoots battle droids down. Agen Kolar, Lock, Appo and Horn Company arrive to save Jesse and Hardcase from certain death. Jesse places Kix in a bacta tank. Kolar leads the clones into blowing the main entrance to the facility up, and they enter the facility. Kolar and the clones defeat the super battle droids at the entrance, before breaking into the command centre. As Tikkes stares at them in shock, Obi-Wan, Anakin, Saesee Tiin and Ahsoka break in the other side. "I'm just glad of that sir support!" Obi-Wan tells Anakin. Saesee Tiin says "Indeed. That Oddball is doing a good job." While Tiin is saying this, up above, Oddball calls "All pilots, we're going in!" and they launch bombs upon the frigate, blowing it to pieces. Tikkes watches on his scope as the frigate disappears from it. Tikkes puts his hands up and says "Please, spare me. I was only in this for the money." Anakin jabs Tikkes with his deactivated lightsaber, and tells Tikkes "And that's exactly what is going to cost you!" Jesse, Hardcase, Lock and Appo clean up the destroyed droids...

Next-time: A neutral world is attacked! Grievous captures a senator? A new king of Toydaria? Next-time, on the arc "Battle of Toydaria"!

My Clone Wars Stories Episode 116: Lock On

Characters: Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, Agen Kolar, Captain Lock, Horn Company Clones, Commander Appo, Clone Trooper Hardcase, Clone Trooper Jesse, Clone Trooper Kix, Clone Trooper Caster, Clone Trooper Jasper, Tikkes, TZ-11, Battle Droids, Super Battle Droids, Destroyer Droids, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Mace Windu, Plo Koon.

Narration: "Droid facility on Mimban! A Republic strike force led by Jedi Anakin Skywalker, attack a droid facility commanded by Tikkes. With the first assault won, Skywalker must now destroy the facility and capture Tikkes!"

Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano and Agen Kolar gather around a hologram table. Anakin contacts the Jedi council, and holograms of Yoda, Mace Windu, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Plo Koon appear. Anakin says "Masters, we could use some reinforcements here. The more air support we have, the better." Obi-Wan tells Anakin "Myself and master Tiin will leave immediately with a bunch of pilots." Plo Koon says to Ahsoka "Stay safe, Little Soka." Ahsoka nods as the hologram table disappears. As Anakin signals to begin the attack on the facility, Appo whispers to Jesse and Kix "This is it. We're taking the factory!" as they join the main attack force. "Remember, clones. You will take this facility, no matter the cost!" Agen Kolar tells his men. Kix mutters to Lock "Still believe it is only me that master Kolar is anxious about?" and Lock replies "No, I'll have to keep an eye on him." The attack begins, with Hardcase and Caster utilize the use of swamp speeders for the assault. Anakin and Appo also pilot another swamp speeder into battle. As clones rush into the battle, Hardcase and Caster notice Jasper in a spot of trouble. "We've got to help him!" Caster says to Hardcase, as they move the speeder in Jasper's direction. However, just before they can get within aim of Jasper's position, battle droids surround and shoot Jasper dead. "No!" Caster yells, as he watches Jasper's dead body collapse to the ground. Tikkes watches the skirmish from an elevated position, depending on his droids to get him the credits this victory would bring him...

"Take it out!" cries Anakin, and Appo and Jesse bring up rocket launchers and blow up several destroyer droids. As more destroyer droids arrive, Ahsoka jumps in behind them and slices apart the destroyer droids. Ahsoka says to Anakin "I thought you might need some help." Anakin replies "Always good to have you at my side, Snips." Anakin walks forward, but he and Ahsoka are ambushed by super battle droids, and both Anakin and Ahsoka ignite their lightsabers. Agen Kolar and Lock use covered positions to fire at incoming battle droids. "This is no use, we need these men out of the cover. Send all men into a charge on the droids." Lock and Kix both look shocked at this order, and Lock says to Kolar "We can't sir, this cover is providing us a good method to beat the droids. It's not fast, but at least it works!" Kolar snaps at Lock "Fine then, I'll go handle this myself!" before pushing Lock out of the way roughly. Kolar ignites his lightsaber and directs it at the oncoming battle droids, before with a swift lightaber throw, halves a dozen battle droids that didn't have time to react. As the remaining battle droids open fire, one Horn Company Clone raises his DC-15 blaster rifle to lend some support, but Lock stops him in wonderment of Kolar's skill. With only a few battle droids left, Lock steps in and shoots the last few battle droids down. "That was incredible, general Kolar" Lock tells Kolar. "Now, you know that you need not worry about reckless charges, I will be here to assist you" Kolar tells Lock and the clones. As the rest of Horn Company follow Kolar, Lock says to Kix "I do believe he is genuine after all" and Kix replies "Indeed." Lock and Kix follow to find Kolar and Horn Company rescuing Ahsoka and Anakin from the super battle droids. Anakin nods his thanks, before he and Ahsoka sneak into the facility. "Time for the fun!" says Anakin, as they break in. They immediately bump into TZ-11, who was going the other way. TZ-11 draws a E-11 blaster on both of them and attempts to shoot them, but Anakin slices his weapon in half, and Ahsoka slices TZ-11 in half. "Good work" Ahsoka says to Anakin, and Anakin replies "Thank you, Snips." Outside, Kolar and Lock beat back the droids for now...

My Clone Wars Stories Episode 115: Facility Charge

Characters: Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, Agen Kolar, Captain Lock, Horn Company Troopers, Clone Trooper Hardcase, Clone Trooper Kix, Clone Trooper Jesse, Clone Trooper Caster, Clone Trooper Jasper, Tikkes, TZ-11, Commander Appo, Battle Droids, Super Battle Droids, Destroyer Droids.

Narration: "A new threat! The Separatist leader, Tikkes, has set up a Droid facility on a mid-rim planet! Now, Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano are sent to link up with Jedi Master Agen Kolar, to launch an attack on the facility!"

Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano and commander Appo board a Republic gunship and head for the surface of Mimban. Appo says to Anakin "This is going to get heated!". Anakin replies "Don't get too execited, commander. Lives could be lost today." Appo keeps quiet, and upon arrival on the surface, Appo joins troopers Hardcase, Jesse and Kix. "What's Skywalker's problem?" Appo asks them, and Jesse replies "General Skywalker has fought the whole war with Rex, it's no wonder he feels weird. Especially as you are different to Rex in every way." Appo asks "How am I supposed to get his good side?". Jesse, Kix and Hardcase fail to find an answer, but trooper Caster arrives and says "Once you've fought with him for a while, he'll get used to you." Another trooper, Jasper, arrives and says "Caster is right, don't get too down, commander." The clones are joined by Anakin, Ahsoka and captain Lock. "Where is he?" asks Lock, and Anakin replies "You'll see!" as another Republic gunship lands. The doors of the gunship open, and out steps Agen Kolar. Lock mumbles "bu-but. He looks a lot like Koth!" and Anakin tells Lock "Exactly. The Jedi felt another Zabrak Jedi would boost you're morale." Lock mutters to himself "It's got more chance of lowering morale." Kolar says to Anakin "Good to see you, Skywalker. I trust my battalion is ready" and Anakin replies "Yes, master Kolar. Our battle plan is ready to be put in action." All of the Republic forces split into their respective groups, and move out...

As the teams move out, Hardcase asks Caster "So. How did you get you're name?" and Caster replies "I think it's because I'm good at hurling lots of blaster bolts at the enemy." Hardcase says "Sounds kind of like me I guess, but not as good." Jesse calls out to both of them "Come on! Into positions, the attack is about to begin!" Hardcase and Caster make it just in time, before Anakin signals the attack. Aware of the Republic strategy, Tikkes had placed his battle droids in a perfect position for a counter-charge. However, the sight of the Republic forces makes the battle droids leave their positions early. Appo punishes them by grabbing a rocket launcher and decimating many battle droids with a launcher. "Have that!" yells Appo, and having picked up his DC-15 blaster, he is joined by Jesse, Hardcase, Caster and Jasper in an assault from the left flank. Anakin and Ahsoka ignite their lightsabers, before leading the frontal attack. As Anakin and Ahsoka keep the droids occupied, Agen Kolar says to Kix "If you mess up the treatment of wounded men, you will have me to answer to." As Kolar moves on, Kix moves to confront him, but Lock holds Kix back and tells him "Forget it, Kix. He just needs to get used to leading men, that's all." Kix tells Lock "I know. But he doesn't need to make out that the loss of any men will be entirely my fault." Lock nods in agreement, before putting his helmet on. "Take that! You want some more, clanker's?! yells Hardcase, as he blasts several battle droids out of the way with his z-6 rotary cannon. Super battle droids attack Hardcase, shooting the rotary cannon out of his grasp. Jesse and Caster arrive to shoot down the droids and save Hardcase. Anakin slices up several super battle droids, before ordering Appo "Bring in the tanks." Appo signals, and AT-TE walkers take up positions and fire upon the droids. Destroyer droids block Agen Kolar, but he force pushes them back, leaving Lock and Horn Company to take the rolling destroyer droids out...

Tikkes says to TZ-11 "This is not going as planned. Those defective droids could well cost us this fight. If we lose this, my reputation will be in shreds. We must not lose!" Meanwhile, Appo, Jesse and Jasper bring up rocket launchers, and blow up advancing destroyer droids with several launchers. Hardcase attacks advancing AAT's, climbing on top of the hatch, before yelling "Have some of this!", as he opens up the hatch, and launches many blaster bolts upon the droids in the AAT. Another AAT takes aim at Hardcase and opens fire, blowing up the AAT Hardcase is on and sends Hardcase flying. As the AAT lurks around the prone Hardcase, Caster arrives and blows the AAT up with several thermal detonators. Kolar, Lock and Horn Company finish off the battle droids. As everyone regroups, Anakin says "Good work so far. But now comes the tricky part, we launch a full-scale assault, on the facility"...

Sunday 13 November 2011

My Clone Wars Stories Episode 114: Shadow Ending

Characters: Commander Maxe, Clone Trooper Saxe, Clone Trooper Kake, Separatist Dago Aag, Commando Droids, Quinlan Vos.

Narration: "Pursuit of the shadows! Quinlan Vos and his shadow clones now attempt to escape, feeling the mission was a failure!"

Quinlan Vos gets behind cover, and waits as Maxe, Saxe and Kake try to catch up with Vos, at the same time, being pursued and shot at by commando droids. Maxe, Saxe and Kake make it around the corner, but Saxe and Kake are shot down as they keep up with Vos and Maxe. Make looks back, but there is no way to help Saxe and Kake. Maxe can only watch as the commando droids shoot the bodies to make absolutely sure they are dead. Once they are near the hangar, Vos and Maxe assault a squad of commando droids guarding the hangar, and blow their way past the droids. Maxe walks in first, followed by Vos. Maxe feels the ground give way below him, and realizes he is in a trap. Maxe tries to turn and get away, but he falls down into the lava trap which activated when Maxe stepped on it. Maxe is engulfed by the lava, as the floor goes back to normal. As Vos makes to walk around, he is hit over the back of the head with a gun, and sent sprawling to the ground. Vos turns around to look at his attacker, who is Dago Aag. Vos says "You again. I should have called you on Umbara." Aag says "You might have had a chance, but not without this." Dago Aag moves to put Vos's lightsaber away, but Vos grabs Aag and gives him a full-on punch to the head. Aag reacts by drawing his pistol to shoot Vos, but Vos knocks it aside, sending the pistol into the lava. Vos force-pulls his lightsaber back to him, before removing Dago Aag of his two arms. Before Aag can react, Vos force-pushes him into his very own lava trap. For all the things Dago Aag has done to the galaxy, Vos makes absolutely sure of his death, by dropping two explosive detonators into the lava trap. As the lava trap floor returns to normal, the detonators create a huge explosion, blowing up the trap entirely. Dago Aag's body is sent flying back out and into the hangar. Vos looks at the decimated body of Dago Aag, and says "I am not part of the dark- simply deeper in the shadows." Quinlan Vos steals a Separatist shuttle and escapes, the mission a success after all...

Next-time: A droid facility is under attack! Captain Lock returns! Master Agen Kolar on the Clone Wars? It's another reckless mission by Anakin to overthrow Tikkes, which could cost the 501st their lives! Check it out on the "Droid Facility" arc next!

My Clone Wars Stories Episode 113: Shadow Runner

Characters: Commander Maxe, Clone Trooper Saxe, Clone Trooper Kake, Separatist Dago Aag, Commando Droids, Super Battle Droids, Shadow Troopers, Quinlan Vos.

Narration: "A shadow attack on a Separatist base! Quinlan Vos leads an elite team of shadow Clone troopers against Separatist Dago Aag. With numbers against them, Vos and his men try to regroup!"

Commander Maxe is joined by Saxe and Kake as they are forced to sprint, with super battle droids closing in behind them. "We've got no cover!" yells Saxe. Maxe signals, and the three of them turn around and fire at the super battle droids with everything they've got. With the super battle droids demolished, the three clones regroup. Maxe says "Now, it's about time we got back to Master Vos." Saxe tells Maxe "About time! We'll have to rush through the base now!" and Kake replies "But that's too risky!" and Saxe retorts "We're running out of time and this is the best option!". Maxe says "I'm afraid that Saxe is right. We will have to do this the difficult way." As Quinlan Vos and his men move on, Vos is contacted again by Dago Aag, who tells him "For you're information, Vos. The sooner you hand yourself over, the better, because the less worse you're death WILL be!" before cutting his transmission. Vos shakes his head, bemushed that Dago Aag hasn't changed a bit. Before he can ponder any more, commando droids arrive and ambush Vos and his men. With two clones already swiftly killed, Vos charges in front of the last four, protecting them as best as they can. When it looks like Vos is going to be overpowered, Maxe, Saxe and Kake make their entrance, eliminating the last commando droids from behind. Vos has a rush of blood, and ignites his lightsaber right underneath Maxe's helmet, forcing Maxe to lift his head back. "What were you thinking, commander? You could have comprimised this mission. Don't disobey my order again, or I personally will kill you." One shadow Clone says "They may just have comprimsed it, sir!" as the Clone points, a large flame heads right for them. Vos, Maxe, Saxe & Kake manage to get out alive, but the last shadow clones are burned. Vos angrily tells Maxe "If we get back to Coruscant, I'll have words for the Jedi about you." Saxe sarcastically tells him "Oh, yeah. Like they are gonna believe you, everyone knows Maxe does not disobey orders!". Vos ignites his lightsaber and levels it with Saxe's chest, and says "Who asked you?". When Saxe refuses to reply, Vos deactivates his lightsaber, and they move on...

Elsewhere, Dago Aag is setting a deadly trap for them in the hangar, just waiting to get them...